Hospice Music Therapist

Care360 Hospice•Hilliard, OH

7d•$60 - $70

About The Position

The Music Therapist will use music-based interventions to address the emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs of patients on hospice services. Provide music therapy sessions to hospice patients in individual or group settings, based on the patient's specific needs and goals. Comfortable traveling to homes and facilities for visitations Provides music therapy to Hospice patients and their loved ones Use music as a therapeutic tool to help manage symptoms such as pain, anxiety, depression, and agitation, enhancing the quality of life for patients. Offer emotional support to families and caregivers through music, facilitating meaningful connections and moments of peace during difficult times. Conduct assessments of patients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs to develop individualized care plans. Collaborate with hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Offer grief support through music therapy for family members and caregivers before, during, and after the patient's death. Maintain detailed records (using EMR system) of music therapy interventions, progress, and patient responses in accordance with hospice care documentation standards. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as needed. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Licensed Music Therapist (LPMT) valid in state of Ohio.
Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) valid in state of Ohio
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Comfortable with travel to patient homes, nursing facilities, or hospice centers as required by the role.
Strong understanding of the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of end-of-life care.
Functional ability to incorporate various musical instruments and musical and therapeutic modalities.
Willingness to share a demonstration video of a musical performance

Responsibilities

Provide music therapy sessions to hospice patients in individual or group settings, based on the patient's specific needs and goals.
Comfortable traveling to homes and facilities for visitations
Provides music therapy to Hospice patients and their loved ones
Use music as a therapeutic tool to help manage symptoms such as pain, anxiety, depression, and agitation, enhancing the quality of life for patients.
Offer emotional support to families and caregivers through music, facilitating meaningful connections and moments of peace during difficult times.
Conduct assessments of patients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
Collaborate with hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Offer grief support through music therapy for family members and caregivers before, during, and after the patient's death.
Maintain detailed records (using EMR system) of music therapy interventions, progress, and patient responses in accordance with hospice care documentation standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
All other duties as assigned